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Al Jazeera English • June 24, 2026 13:07

Deaths, disruptions across Europe: What you should know about the heatwave

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Monuments in Paris are working on reduced hours, as France recorded its hottest-ever average 24-hour temperature. Britain, France, Italy and Spain have issued red alerts and health warnings. More on …

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Europe on red alert for record-breaking heat

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Germany news: Could heatwave temperatures hit 40°C?

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Four-day extreme heat warning issued

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11:45

Europe swelters as heatwave intensifies - with temperatures of up to 44C forecast

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'Muggier' heatwave could hit 34C as extreme heat warning issued

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Extreme heat, floods and drought threaten lives across Latin America and Caribbean

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